Houston, PCs promoting Universal Mental Health with new bills
From a press release issued by the NS PC Party HALIFAX: Nova Scotians have been honest and open about their mental health struggles and demanding better services, even before COVID-19.…
N.S. presents update on COVID19 vaccine Immunization Plan
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The province is on track to give every person who wants a COVID-19 vaccine in Nova Scotia their first dose by the end of June. “We have…
Province announces clean technologies in Agriculture investment
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Rankin government is investing $5 million over two years in projects that increase Nova Scotia’s year-round food production, reduce emissions and reduce the amount of food imported.…
PHAC launches Vaccine Community Innovation Challenge
HALIFAX: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has launched the Vaccine Community Innovation Challenge The Challenge encourages people across Canada to help promote vaccine confidence in their communities. Individuals…
One way street: N.S. opens border to N.B. residents without restrictions
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: The border between N.S. and N.B. has officially reopened, as of 8 a.m. today March 20. Sort of. At the COVID19 briefing on March 19 in Halifax, Premier…
N.S. announces investment in province’s digital economy
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: A $16.8 million investment will allow four Nova Scotia universities to expand and enhance their computer science programs, the province announced on March 19. Digital skills drive…
N.S. writes off almost $16m in debt for 2020-2021
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: The province is writing off $15.7 million in debts considered uncollectable as of March 31. “Write-offs are a part of doing business for both the private and…
More N.S. pharmacies to offer COVID19 vaccine; groups expanded
HALIFAX: The province says Anyone 80 and older and born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, can start to book their COVID-19 vaccine, beginning at 7 a.m. on March 22.…
New project aims to strengthen the community housing sector in N.S.
A release sent out by the St. FX Extension DepartmentANTIGONISH: If 2020 taught us anything, it is the importance of having a safe home. St. Francis Xavier University’s Extension Department…
OP-ED: N.S. moving in right direction regarding Active Transportation
Submitted by Bicycle N.S. After a year of unprecedented growth in cycling in Nova Scotia, albeit during an unprecedented year of change, Bicycle Nova Scotia (BNS) is pleased to see…